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SCROLL DOWN FOR THE VIDEO In today’s Minute With Mandy I’m bringing you some geeky anatomy info on the LIGAMENTS OF THE UTERUS. Why? Because the uterus is SUPER 😍 😍 😍 and we should all know more about it! Yes, the uterus is super – but the uterine ligaments are also super. They are directly involved in […]

In today’s Minute With Mandy I’m bringing you tips on HOW TO LIFT THE BUCKET CARSEAT. Is there really a good way to lift these things? There are 3 tips in the video below, but the biggest take home message is that VARIETY IS QUEEN! Mix it up and use your muscles. Motherhood requires strength, […]

In today’s Minute With Mandy I’m bringing you tips on HOW TO LIFT YOUR KIDS in the early postpartum period, or if you have prolapse. There are 3 tips in the video below, but the biggest take home message is to make your big kids do the work! Let them climb up to your level […]

The Ultimate Video Tutorial Many, many women come to see me with questions about PERINEAL MASSAGE… HOW DO I DO IT? HOW OFTEN DO I DO IT? DO I REALLY NEED TO DO IT? SHOULD MY PARTNER HELP? WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY? These are all fantastic questions that deserve answers! And after […]

In today’s Minute With Mandy I’m bringing you tips on HOW TO SLEEP if you are experiencing pain during pregnancy. This is also great info if you generally want to be more comfortable in pregnancy – even if you don’t have pain! Like I mentioned in the last blog post (you can find all the […]

In today’s Minute With Mandy I’m bringing you an awesome tip on HOW TO SIT if you are experiencing pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. (Note: the pelvic girdle basically refers to anywhere between your ribs and your hips, so I’m talking about pain anywhere in that area). Pain can be common in pregnancy, but you […]

It’s time for another Minute With Mandy! But fair warning – this one is about 7 minutes 😉 Today’s topic is PESSARIES. Do you know what a pessary is? In case you don’t, I will give you a very brief intro: pessaries are a mechanical device (typically made of silicone) that aid in the conservative […]

I’ve been doing so much wishing lately about becoming a stronger mom (if you haven’t yet, check out my last blog post and my new year’s wish for all the mamas. Now it’s time to get some of those wishes into concrete goals and onto paper. People who write their goals down are more successful, […]

A friend and personal trainer I know (shout out to Jessie Mundell!) recently asked this question on her facebook page… And the instant I saw it, without any hesitation at all, the answer just screamed at me: WEAKER. DEFINITELY WEAKER. Definitely worse. And after the clarity that came in that quick forthcoming answer, […]

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My name is Mandy Rempfer-Kuncio and I am devoted to women's health. I am a pelvic health physiotherapist and doula, but first and foremost, I am a woman. Wellness for a woman’s body is vital to me because, well, I live in one! Thank you for visiting the Nurture Her blog!